Beaver Dam Campground (Kisatchie National Forest, LA)

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Kisatchie National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Kisatchie National Forest Fees: Daily usage fee: $5; Standard Campsites are $25 per night; Group Picnic Area is $65-$135. Please call (318)927-2061 for reservations. Reservations: Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov . Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites or 12 months in advance for group… Overview Beaver Dam Campground is situated on the shores of Upper Caney Lake in the Caney Lakes Recreation Complex. The campground is located in a beautiful setting among woods, lakes and hills. Swimming, boating, fishing and water skiing are the top activities. Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail passes right next to the campground and offers varied terrain for hikers and bikers. The Sugar Cane trail was named for the crop that was once cultivated here, in addition to cotton. Recreation Bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and sandbass can be caught in the lakes. The Sugar Cane Trail spans 5.7 miles and the Lost Man Loop spans 2 miles. Both are open to hiking and mountain biking. Facilities Campsites come with electric and water hookups. The group picnic area accommodates up to 200 guests while each campsite fits up to eight campers. A sanitary dump station, drinking water and flush… Getting there: From Minden, take Louisiana 159 north to Caney Lake Road (Webster Parish Road 111) . Turn left on Caney lake Road, continue 2 miles to recreation area entrance. Phone: 318-927-2061 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233319 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Sylvia Lee / US Forest Service, Recreation.gov